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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Marcus speak with while in Woodstock to interview Robbie Robertson?
(a) Dominique Robertson.
(b) Robert Manuel.
(c) Sly Stone.
(d) Bob Dylan.

2. Who does Marcus compare Phillips to in the beginning of "Harmonica Frank - 1951"?
(a) Starbuck.
(b) Huck Finn.
(c) Harmonica Frank.
(d) Elvis Presley.

3. What was a nickname given to Randy Newman by Lenny Waronker?
(a) King of Soul.
(b) Howlin Wolf.
(c) Sgt. Pepper.
(d) King of the Suburban Blues Singers.

4. At the time Riot was made, who was making the decisions about what kind of records would be created?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Managers.
(c) Producers.
(d) Artists.

5. What betrayal does the song "Tears of Rage" convey?
(a) A husband betrayed by his wife.
(b) Americans betrayed by the promise for success.
(c) A man betrayed by his best friend.
(d) America betrayed by those who refuse it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

2. What image does The Band use that shows both division and unity?

3. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?

4. According to Marcus in "Sly Stone," what two words make the song "Poet" poetry?

5. What does Marcus name the storyteller from The Band's lyrics?

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